Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by the ocean, and yet large parts of the oceans remain unexplored to this day. Expeditions across the world’s oceans are among humanity’s last great adventures. Deep down on the ocean floor, many secrets still await discovery.
But how do scientists explore the dark depths of the oceans? And what is everyday life like aboard a research vessel? In the Children’s University lecture on November 4, 2026, Professor Sebastian Krastel will take you on a journey of discovery across the world’s oceans: From the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and on to the icy Antarctic. Along the way, you’ll learn, for example, which research vessels are in use, how modern echo sounders explore the seafloor, how underwater robots are deployed, and what mysterious samples from the depths are brought to light.
Sebastian Krastel is a professor of marine geophysics at the Institute of Geosciences at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU) and an expert in the study of marine natural hazards.
Interactive lectures for children ages 8 to 14.
When? 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Admission to the Children’s University lectures begins at 4:00 p.m. Adults can watch all lectures via livestream in a second lecture hall.
Where? Kiel University, Lecture Hall Building, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 3 (CAP3), Lecture Hall 2
Organizational Details:
Participation in the Children’s University is free of charge. However, the number of participants per lecture is limited. For organizational reasons, admission is therefore only possible with a valid ticket.